Today we’d like to introduce you to Elizabeth Sloas.
Hi Elizabeth, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I started seriously painting and crafting when I was twelve years old. As soon as I realized I had a natural affinity for painting and drawing and writing, that’s when I became an artist. I do think that there is something special about those first few years of honing your craft. That’s when so many people give up, but I believe that the true artists, the true creatives, keep pushing forward.
And that’s what I did. There were several years where I deemed my art a “hobby” and kept it secluded to the four walls of my room. I was an incredibly shy kid and art became how I interacted with the world. It saved me from the echo chamber of my own mind.
Now, years and years later, I am living my childhood dream. I am painting, traveling, and starting a business all intertwined around my art. It is truly a great blessing and I am grateful everyday, no matter how intense and stressful it all gets sometimes.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
A smooth road? No, I would not say it has been a smooth road. Sometimes, I feel as if there is no road at all and I am making my own way through a foggy forest, unsure if I am even going in the right direction. But I think it was all worth it in the end.
The most undeniable struggle would have to be my mental health. I struggled with mental health issues all my life and for so long I let them control my life. But, now I use my fear and my anxiety as motivation. I know that fear will always be there, it’s simply a fact. But, now instead of letting fear rule my life, I see it as a challenge. The power you feel when overcoming your own mind is amazing. So, I decided that I will overcome my fears, because I will be damned if I let the fear win.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
While I do consider myself a creator in every sense of the word, my true love is painting. I specialize in landscape and portraiture paintings and mainly work in oils. I create small to medium sized works and oftentimes my work is inspired by my travels, everyday life, and art history. I am most proud of my landscapes and find them to be a perfect way to immortalize my own travels. I put a lot of thought and time into my artwork and hope that all of the effort I put into my paintings shows.
We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
I believe that there is always a positive spin you can add to any situation. So, in my mind all luck is good in my life, nothing is bad. There are times of course where I don’t feel that way in the moment, but I do try to keep the mindset of, everything is lucky.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://elizabethsloas.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethsloaspaintings/?hl=en
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@elizabethsloaspaintings
